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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.16, 3,217.18 and 1,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.16, 3,217.18 and 1,283.44 is: 1,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.16 : 3,217.18 = 1,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.16/3,217.18 = 1,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.16x = 3,217.18 × 1,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.16x = 4,129,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,057.50/2,331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.25

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